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Subatomic will take viewers on a journey of scientific discovery. In 2012, after a 48-year search and the construction of the world’s largest machine, more than 10,000 physicists celebrated the discovery of the Higgs boson, an elusive subatomic particle crucial to physics and existence itself. Learn more about this important discovery, and how it fits into humanity’s quest for unraveling […]

Explore the various Mythic Creatures of the world. Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids features models and replicas of preserved specimens as well as cast fossils of prehistoric animals to investigate how they could have, through misidentification, speculation, fear, or imagination, inspired the development of some legendary creatures.

One Book, Once City for Kids is an annual reading program that encourages all 5th graders in the city to read and discus the same book. The program also strives to encourage a lifelong love of reading among students, to inspire readers to bring story ideas and themes to life through discussion, and to build collaborative ties between public library, […]

The annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition at Meijer Gardens is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation. Tropical butterflies from around the world fly freely in the Tropical Conservatory every March and April. Throughout the exhibition, there is special educational programming and the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden offers butterfly-themed activities.

Social Dance Studio of Grand Rapids has been a part of the grand rapids community for the last 12 years providing professional dance lessons, wedding lessons and social dance lessons to the public. In April of 2018 will be moving to a new Location on Alpine and 4 Mile. This new venue will service 3 dance floors, 7 days of […]

You know your wellness is important, but do you take the time to invest in it? We’ve designed an entire day focused on you; your head, your heart, and your body. Our retreat features a line-up of local experts that will share with you brain fitness, yoga, mindfulness and healthy cooking skills in our beautiful river-front space. This day will give you the […]

With just a spoonful of magic and ancient wisdom, Culture Queen helps you discover your own royalty and connect with your culture through self-affirming songs, rich storytelling, and body-positive dance. Bright melodies and uplifting lyrics will have you and your royal children cutting a rug and boogieing down as you proudly proclaim, "I like the me I see!" Tuesday, July […]

$30, GRAM members receive 20% off Screenprinting is a fun and creative way to transform a variety of materials. Review the screenprinting basics, from selecting the best tools for your project and mixing ink, to registration techniques and color layering. Create your own stencils and explore a wide range of design possibilities. No experience is necessary—just an open mind and […]

Training for the Fifth Third River Bank Run 2018 starts now! Join the No Problems Training Series this season with Perrin Brewing and several of the RBR Road Warriors! On the second Tuesday of each month leading up to the big race in May, come to Perrin Brewing for a 1-3 mile run that starts and ends back at Perrin. […]

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

January 13-March 31 LowellArts offers classes in watercolor, drawing, and other visual art media. There are offerings for youth as young as five, as well as many opportunities for creative teens and adults - both for beginning and more advanced artists. Visit www.lowellartsmi.org for details and to register. LowellArts, 897-8545

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is honored to present the premier exhibition of drawings and prints by iconic Contemporary sculptor, Beverly Pepper. Known regionally for her soaring steel Galileo’s Wedge, a favorite in our Sculpture Park since 2009, Pepper’s monumental sculptures are celebrated from New York to San Francisco. Our galleries will display more than seventy works, dating from […]

Speakers: Theresa Mosley- Mosley School of Cosmetology Veverly Austin- Veverly Austin Enterprises Amy Schoonover-Flirt Fitness Kristian Grant- GamePlanPlanner Jennifer Wilson- Windley Works Not everyone is an entrepreneur, but whether you’re an entrepreneur or not there are certain things about an entrepreneurs heart that are beneficial to everyone. They’re willing to take risks that no one else is willing to take. […]

KCAD Continuing Studies presents: Website Design class! Learn how to make a stunning, affordable, and customized website with Squarespace. Squarespace features visually-appealing website templates, drag and drop features, embeds social media and allows you to set up shop with fully customizable e-commerce options. It is not necessary to learn HTML or coding to fully utilize Squarespace. You will need to […]

KCAD Continuing Studies presents: Website Design class! Learn how to make a stunning, affordable, and customized website with Squarespace. Squarespace features visually-appealing website templates, drag and drop features, embeds social media and allows you to set up shop with fully customizable e-commerce options. It is not necessary to learn HTML or coding to fully utilize Squarespace. You will need to […]

KCAD Continuing Studies presents: Website Design class! Learn how to make a stunning, affordable, and customized website with Squarespace. Squarespace features visually-appealing website templates, drag and drop features, embeds social media and allows you to set up shop with fully customizable e-commerce options. It is not necessary to learn HTML or coding to fully utilize Squarespace. You will need to […]

Grand Rapids Art Museum Membership Exchange Mar 1, 2018 – Mar 31, 2018 This March, UICA and Grand Rapids Art Museum Members enjoy reciprocal benefits the entire month. Starting March 1st, enjoy free gallery admission to either venue just for being a member. - UICA Members will enjoy free admission for two adults and the children of the household at […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

Every Thursday Night Cover at 8pm/DJ starts at 9:30pm Cover $10 or $5 with College ID (21+) http://www.billyslounge.com Billy's Lounge is the hottest spot in town on a Thursday night in Grand Rapids! Come see for yourself! The dance floor is packed all night long as DJ Hustlah plays all your favorite Throwbacks form the past few decades! $5 Pitchers […]

HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES In 2010, the five Wisconsinites that make up Horseshoes & Hand Grenades found themselves in a living room in the college town of Stevens Point, WI, holding acoustic instruments and enjoying a hodgepodge of fermented beverages. Music and revelry ensued that evening and, while many of the party guests eventually bid their goodbye well into the […]

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In this crucial 2018 election year, we will vote for governor, attorney general, and every one of Michigan's House and Senate seats are up for election. Decisions must be made. The Center for Michigan and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will host a panel of experts and state leaders on education to help inform your decisions. Topics will […]

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Livonia Ultimate Gymnastics ( LUGS) and Grand Rapids Gymnastics ( GRG) is happy to announce that we will be hosting Xcel State Meet this year. For more information please visit our State Meet website http://grgymnastics.com/state-meet/

March 10 – April 14, 2018 At LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 The 32nd Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by West Michigan artists who reside in a 25 county region. This year’s distinguished juror is Ryan Kaltenbach who currently serves as Exhibits Director at the Northville Art House near Detroit. Artwork in any […]

Rise & shine at the Downtown Market! Join us for BREAKFEAST on Friday, March 23 as we celebrate the most important meal of the day! All breakfast features are priced individually. Our Market Hall Merchants will feature: Rocket Pies: Farmer’s Breakfast Pizza- Pizza for breakfast? Why not! This pizza is topped with sausage, kale, and a sunny side up egg. […]

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Flick's Family Film Festival is back this spring with FREE Movies for kids 12 and under - and tickets are only $5 for all other guests! Multiple matinee shows each day, seven days a week - showtimes vary per theatre location. March 23rd - March 29th - MARY AND THE WITCHES FLOWER Mary is an ordinary young girl stuck in […]

#PaintYourPet. Our Artists will guide you through your painting. Learn how to paint hair, eyes, and those precious expressions. Send a digital picture to Jaclyn@arts-carafes.com by March 16th. We will prepare your canvas. Painting Event: Friday March 23, 2018.

Mountainfilm on Tour in SAUGATUCK, an evening of shorts that celebrate indomitable spirit and the outdoors. Acclaimed Mountainfilm on Tour comes to Saugatuck for our second annual one-night screening event. Stick around after for an after-party featuring live music by Mark Lavengood, Colorado craft beer, and a late-night food menu. Friday, March 23, 7:00PM $20 tickets | Cash Bar | […]

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE LAKE PUBLIC RADIO. The world is a complicated canvas of varying views, realities, and expectations. The next two installments in our innovative contemporary dance series, MOVEMEDIA, will explore and celebrate these beautiful differences. Experience thought-provoking panel discussions and powerful community outreach bookended by complementary world-premiere works by Uri Sands, Olivier Wevers, and Danielle Rowe.

Door Time: 8pm Show Time: 9pm Ages: All Will-call/box office opens @ 6pm. Food & drink will be available in the venue. Get the best seats in the house + premium amenities! Email MariahBouwkamp@livenation.com for more info. Parking: There are several garages, lots, and self-parking in the downtown area close to the venue. See http://www.20monroelive.com/FAQ page for more information. Admission […]

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Jimmie Stagger Friday, March 23rd Cover $5 at 8pm/Show at 9:30pm (21+) http://www.billyslounge.com Billy's Lounge welcomes back West Michigan Blues Legend Jimmie Stagger to the stage. We have been fortunate enough to have Jimmie grace our stage many times in the last decade. He is one of the areas most well known artists and for good reason. With Jimmie's big, […]